Will you, without further trouble, give into my hands the child of Mr.Elder ?" "I cannot do it, Mr.Jasper." "Speak positively.

Will you, or will you not do as I wish ?" "I will not," was the decided answer.
"Enough." And Jasper turned away, muttering in an undertone, "We'll soon see who is to be master here." Claire lingered a short time, but, as Jasper showed no disposition to renew the conversation, he left the store, greatly disturbed and troubled in his mind..